HOMEMADE SOUR CREAM – Creme Fraiche (Updated) August 1, 2017 Sandi Comments 0 Comment I was looking at my 2011 post on Homemade Sour Cream and realized that I haven’t posted about any of the tips and tricks I’ve learned for making it better. So, here we are. The updated version… Sour cream is very easy to make […]
Category: from scratch
Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce
I absolutely love Hollandaise sauce, but I do not have the patience for all that whisking and praying that it will turn out right. I am so glad I discovered the blender method! This is quick and easy and the end result is just the same, except it leaves me in a better mood. Ingredients: […]
Homemade Ranch Dressing
I love ranch dressing. I have always loved it, and still firmly believe that many foods are really just a tool for getting the ranch to your mouth. Many years ago I started noticing that when I ate appetizers or salad with it, I would start to feel crappy and lose my appetite before my […]
Sandi’s Zuppa Toscona
2 large baking potatoes 2 cups homemade turkey broth 1 lb Hot Pork sausage ¾ – 1 lb bacon 1 yellow onion, sliced 3 tablespoons minced garlic ½-3/4 cup fresh parsley 2 cups half and half 4- 5 cups water 5 tablespoons Onion powder 5 tablespoons Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Paprika ½ teaspoon Sage ¼-1/2 […]
Homemade Chicken or Beef Stock
Broth or stock is the base for most soups, many sauces, and used in place of water to improve grains such as rice. Many recipes give you the option of using store-bought broth or stock, but nothing compares to homemade. Making your own is very easy, a great way to get the most out of […]
Beef Chili (no beans)
Snow, something of a rare occurrence the last few years, calls for chili. My last batch just wasn’t hot enough. It came out more like beef stew. So, this time I was hoping to step up the heat, while keeping it in range for those who can’t handle the really hot stuff. I think it […]
Roasted Garlic and Cheddar Bread from scratch
Ingredients: 1 1/8 cup warm water 1 packet yeast 3 tablespoons honey 3 cups all purpose flour ¼ cup parmesan 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons powdered milk 1 bulb roasted garlic 4 oz sharp cheddar, cubed Directions: Add water, honey, and yeast to bread machine pan. I think I may have poured more than 3 […]